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The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire A THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-EAU CLAIRE “Building an Empire: How Gustavus Adolphus Carried Sweden to the Forefront of European Politics” A THESIS SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS IN CANDIDACY FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY BY CLARK A. FREDRICKSON EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN MAY 2011 Copyright for this work is owned by the author. This digital version is published by McIntyre Library, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire with the consent of the author. CONTENTS LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS iii ABSTRACT iv Introduction 1 1. A Vasa King 5 2. Gustavus Adolphus as a Young Ruler 8 3. The Threat of War 10 4. The Search for a Queen 13 5. Beginnings of Thirty Years’ War 15 6. The Polish Conflict, Continued 17 7. The Failure of a Swedish Protestant League 18 8. Danish Intervention in the Thirty Years’ War 21 9. A Swedish King in a Foreign Land 23 10. Destruction at Magdeburg 26 11. Victory at Breitenfeld 30 12. Death at Lützen 33 13. Aftermath 34 Conclusion 35 Bibliography 36 Appendix 41 ii ILLUSTRATIONS Figures: 1. Gustav Vasa 5 2. Gustavus Adolphus 8 3. Maria Eleonora of Brandenburg 14 5. 1630 Dresden Broadside 40 6. Swedish Intervention in Germany, 1630-1632 41 7. Thirty Years’ War, 1618-1648 42 8. Battle of Breitenfeld, Opening Attacks 43 9. Battle of Breitenfeld, Swedish Annihilation 43 10. Battle of Lützen, Main Formations 44 iii ABSTRACT This paper seeks to examine the political, religious and diplomatic impact of Gustavus Adolphus during his reign as King of Sweden (1611-1632). My research begins with an overview of the House of Vasa, which was established by Gustavus’ grandfather, Gustav I, in 1523. After the overview in Vasa history, I then shift my focus to Gustavus’ life as a young ruler. In particular, there is a focus on his military and diplomatic strategies. The third section studies Sweden’s intervention in the Thirty Year’s War, from Gustavus’ early attempts to build an alliance among German Protestants to his death at the Battle of Lutzen in 1632. In the final chapter, there is an analysis of the overall impact of Gustavus Adolphus not only within Sweden, but also Europe as a whole. iv "I am the King of Sweden! And this day I seal with my blood the liberties and religion of the German nation."1 – Gustavus Adolphus at the Battle of Lützen, November 1632 1 Source: http://www.christianhistorytimeline.com/DAILYF/2003/11/daily-11-16-2003.shtml v Introduction The Thirty Years’ War was a brutal, enduring conflict that represented the height of religious tension in Western Europe. Now, nearly 400 years since it fairly insignificant beginnings (the Bohemian Revolt of 1618), The Thirty Years’ War still remains a topic of research among historians. Studying the Thirty Years’ War also requires an understanding of the Protestant-Catholic divide and the following Reformation and Counter-Reformation. Modern historians have discovered that there still remains a significant amount of religious tension in Europe. As the continent still face issues related to religion, nationalism and self-identity, the Thirty Years’ War can provide a fitting model to understand the motives of countries (or states) both 400 years ago and in a modern sense. My research will largely focus on Sweden’s intervention in the Thirty Years’ War. To understand this move, from a political, social, and military viewpoint, it is important to understand the origins of the conflict. The Thirty Years’ War is primarily a religious conflict and can be traced to the Protestant Reformation and the establishment of Lutheranism, first in Germany and later in neighboring countries. The first attempt to end the conflict was with the Peace of Augsburg of 1555, which allowed the German states to choose to practice either Lutheranism or Catholicism. Despite attempts to appease both sides, numerous rulers in the German states continued to fight over territory. What was new, however, were the religious motives, which gave rulers like Gustavus a justification, especially to citizens, for warfare. No longer bound by an ulterior reasoning masked in ambiguity, both Protestant and Catholic leaders were religiously inspired to take up arms. But this war was as much about power as it was 1 religion. For Gustavus, and many other rulers, the Thirty Years’ conflict was the perfect opportunity to gain new territory. The Swedish Empire had recently grown with the re-acquisition of the disputed territory of Livonia, and was threatening to rule the Baltic. The ambition undying spirit of Gustavus ultimately paid off: military intervention in Germany was a success. Other Northern European powers, notably Denmark, did not fare as well, losing hegemonic control and diplomatic clout in the process. Despite the early death of Gustavus in 1632, Sweden left the Thirty Years’ War in 1635 as the greatest power in Northern Europe, and a friend of Northern Germany, France and the Netherlands. As Sweden entered its golden age, the spirit of King Gustavus Adolphus—the “Lion of the North” lived on. The goal of this paper is to highlight how Gustavus Adolphus changed the landscape of Swedish history as a military genius, religious leader, and brilliant diplomat. In the end, it was Gustavus’ remarkable efficiency as a ruler kept the Swedish Empire together while continually at war. Historians have long debated why Sweden came to the aid of Protestant forces in Germany. A farewell speech at Stockholm on May 30, 1630 indicates that Gustavus Adolphus wanted to defend Protestantism, and although a deeply religious man, some scholars have questioned his underlying motives. The three primary motives often studied are: political, economic and military. One of the most prominent 20th century historians to study Gustavus Adolphus’ was British historian Michael Roberts, whose research was first published in the 1950’s. In his article “The Political Objectives of Gustavus Adolphus in Germany, 1630-1632,” Roberts argued that intervention allowed Sweden to maintain its own growing empire and maintain power in 2 Scandinavia and the Baltic region.2 Furthermore, Gustavus Adolphus was able to use an extensive network of political alliances to form hegemonic control that shifted the balance of power in Sweden’s favor. The timing was also very important for Gustavus Adolphus. The German princes were struggling to find adequate support, and Gustavus knew that a well-timed intervention could reap benefits in the future. Other historians have looked at Sweden’s intervention from an economic standpoint. Ernst Ekman, a Swedish-American historian, spent most his academic career studying Gustavus Adolphus. In his article “Three Decades of Research on Gustavus Adolphus” Ekman argues that Sweden’s intervention in Germany helped establish its trading power. In particular Ekman notes that Sweden sought to gain control of Baltic ports, which could have won if Sweden would have maintained its pre-Thirty Years’ War territory.3 Ekman’s research was most prevalent in the 1960’s, and only recently have new scholars looked at Sweden’s intervention. Piirimae Partel, an Estonian historian whose research focuses on Sweden’s control of Baltic states, look at Gustavus Adolphus’ intervention from a military viewpoint. In his article “Just War in Theory and Practice,” Partel argues that Sweden did not take uphold the traditional method of intervention. While traditionally a country will intervene in a war for self-defense of humanitarian action, Partel reasons that Sweden used a theological justification that was meant to gain public support.4 As a result, Gustavus Adolphus was able to stir a religious case that helped establish his strong military and public aid. 2 Michael Roberts, “The Political Objectives of Gustavus Adolphus in Germany, 1630-1632,” Transactions of the Roayl Historical Society, Fifth Series, 7 (1957): 19. 3 Ernst Ekman, “Three Decades of Research on Gustavus Adolphus,” The Journal of Modern History, 38.3 (Sept. 1966): 243. 4 Piirimae Partel, “Just War in Theory and Practice: The Legitimation of Swedish Intervention in the Thirty Years War,” The Historical Journal, 45.3 (Sep., 2002), 500. 3 Gustavus Adolphus’ campaign in Germany allowed the Swedish king to display his impressive military tactics as commander of the Swedish forces. Several military historians have studied Gustavus Adolphus’ tactics, which have often been called “revolutionary.” Richard Brzezinski, a military historian specializing in European warfare, has done extensive research on Gustavus Adolphus’ military tactics and has sought to understand with they were so decisive and effective. Brzenzinski credits Gustavus Adolphus as the “Father of Modern Warfare” for his military genius and innovations at the time and his influence on later great military generals like Napoleon.5 Gustavus Adolphus best demonstrated his military skill and power primarily at the Battle of Breitenfeld, which was fought in September of 1631. Interestingly, one of the earliest primary sources from the battle is a first hand account by a northern German soldier fighting alongside Gustavus Adolphus’ army. The young soldier, whose father was Dutch royalty, gave detailed accounts of both Gustavus Adolphus’ tactics and that of General Tilly’s. Several historians have since studied the Battle of Breitenfeld. Francis Bowman’s “Sweden’s War, 1611-32,” which was published in 1942 in the Journal of Modern History, was one of the earlier attempts for an American historian to research primary sources from the battle. Bowman’s work has inspired more recent historians like Louis Ciotola to primarily focus on Gustavus Adolphus’ military tactics and their implication for the rest of the Thirty Years’ War, the Swedish Empire, and Europe as a whole.6 5 Richard Brzenzinski, The Army of Gustavus Adolphus: Cavalry, (Oxford: Osprey Publishing, 1993), 24. 6 Louis Ciotola, “Breitenfeld: Birthplace of Modern War," Military Heritage 6.6 (2005): 24, Historical Abstracts.
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